This picture was taken during a visit to Lligwy Burial Chamber, North Wales. You can see more images of Lligwy Burial Chamber by clicking on the link below. You can also read more about Lligwy Burial Chamber.

The monument was erected towards the end of the Neolithic Age (2500-200 BC) for the communal burial of the dead. It was probably coverd originally by a mound of earth or stones.

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This picture was taken during a visit to Segontium, North Wales. You can see more images of Roman Fort Segontium by clicking on the link below. You can also read more about Segontium Roman Fort . This picture shows one of the barracks within the Roman Fort of Segontium.

This picture was taken during a visit to Castell Coch, South Wales. You can see more images of Castell Coch by clicking on the link below. You can also read more about Castell Coch. This picture shows one of the lavishly decorated rooms within Castell Coch.

A view of the interior of Castell Coch, Glamorgan, South Wales. This is a picture of one of the rooms within the castle. The castle is quit small when compared to the scale of Caerphilly Castle which is BIG. The pointed turets of Castell Coch give it an apperance of a fairytale castle.
Situatedon the outskirts of Cardiff, well worth a visit if you get the chance.

A view of Caerphilly Castle, located in the county of Glamorgan, South Wales.

For more pictures of this medieval castle, its exterior and interior just follow the links below.

Related Caerphilly Castle Links:
Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly Castle on Flickr

Pictures from the Aberaeron Festival of Welsh Ponies and Cobs 2008, another glorious day was had by all at this magnificent show with display teams and stunt riders to stud breeders showing the best of horse agility and elegance.

The weather was kind with beautiful sunshine at the Welsh seaside town of Aberaeron, which holds this annual Festival of Welsh Ponies and Cobs, a must see show for anyone with a love for horses.

Today’s video is of Caer Gybi a small Roman fortlet located at the centre of Holyhead within the county of Anglesey, North Wales, which was once in the Roman province of Britannia.

The three-walled fort, with it's fourth side facing the sea is probably the site of a quay, for mooring boats. In the 6th century, the fort was given to Saint Cybi who founded a monastery on the site. Although the monastery has long since gone, within the walled fort today you will find the Church of St Cybi.

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Todays video is of Beaumaris Castle located in Anglesey, North Wales. Built by James of St. George, as part of King Edward I's campaign to conquer North Wales.
Dating from 1295 this magnificent castle has been designated as a World Heritage Site. Without a doubt one of the most architecturally perfect castle in Britain.

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Following on from yesterday's post this video was put together using photographs from the One Day Event held at the Rheidol Riding Centre in July 2008. Let me know what you think of the video by posting below, also if you have a YouTube account come and comment their too, happy viewing.

Related Links:
YouTube Aberystwyth-Online
Equestrian Hunter Trials 17th June 2007
Rheidol Riding Centre One Day Event in Pictures 13 July 2008

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Horses waiting to start the cross-country course, the last event of the day. Riders competing in the one day event also took part in dressage, show jumping and to finish cross-country. A full list of competition winners from 1st, 2nd and 3rd place can be found on the Rhidol Riding Centre website.

The demolition of Tabernacle Chapel after fire destroys all four floors, demolition of this historic chapel took place on the 11 July, 2008.

Related Links:
Man Charged With Intentional Arson Of Tabernacle Chapel
20-year-old Man Sent To Crown Court
Tabernacle Chapel History
Tabernacle Chapel Demolition Photographs
Tabernacle Chapel Demolition Video

Warm up in the outdoor arena for the One Day Event held at the Rheidol Riding Centre.

Competion results for 11 july can be found at the Rheidol's website.